Operational risk
The broadening scope of op risk management
Op risk programmes are no longer just about Basel II, according to the latest OR&C Intelligence survey. Ellen Davis reports
Re-balancing risk priorities
Op risk managers are taking an integrated approach to the two thorns in their side – Basel II and SOX – writes Choongo Moonga
Synthetic ABS is hot property
The emergence of credit default swaps on ABS has led to the development of an index of these securities. Nadia Damouni looks at the prospects for this rapidly evolving corner of the market
Ernst & Young releases survey results on the business impact of Basel II
Processes and systems, along with the way risks are managed, are signifying a new era in the global financial services market, according to the results of an Ernst & Young poll of over 300 banks.
CEBS opens second round of consultation on outsourcing standards
The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) has today started a second round of public consultation on the standards for outsourcing of credit institutions’ business activities.
Level 2 Draft Puts Industry on Notice
LONDON - Now that the European Commission has released the Level 2 draft of MiFID, most financial firms expect the November 2007 implementation date to be finalized any day now.
Gauging the MiFID effect
Despite uncertainty over its exact implementation, the EU's Markets in Financial Services Directive is set to utterly transform the financial services industry. Paul Kennedy says those firms that prepare for change now will fare best in the new landscape
Asking the Right Questions
Welcome to the launch of MiFID Meg, the monthly column dedicated to comment, chat and debate on every data manager's favourite EU directive, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive.
FSA Timetable Adjusts to MiFID Schedule
In an effort to follow the European Commission's MiFID timetable, the Financial Securities Authority has established a schedule for its consultation program.
CEBS publishes guidelines on implementation of advanced credit and operational risk approaches
The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) today publishes its guidelines on the implementation, validation and assessment of the risk management and risk measurement systems used by credit institutions and investment firms applying to move to…
Mezzanine market takes off
high yield/mezzanine debt
Hedge fund managers shun idea of running UK pension funds
tete a tete: pension legislation
Optimising hedging
Corporate profile
Taking stock of SOX
Sarbanes Oxley has wide-ranging implications for US power companies on how they use, and record their use of, market data, writes Sandy Fielden
Corporate action spending to rise
MANAGEMENT INTELLIGENCE
Pause for EU auditor regs
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Operational risk continues measured progress
Expected benefits drive progress. By Protiviti's Michael Schuchardt and Brian Boyd
A captive audience
INSURANCE CAPTIVES
New product launches galore in March
MEASUREMENT ADVANCES
Briefs
MANAGEMENT INTELLIGENCE
HKMA confirms Basel II launch
REGULATORY UPDATE
Briefs
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE